PhD Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning at University of California, Berkeley

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy encompasses advanced research in the field of landscape architecture and environmental planning. It requires the development of original research that contributes to the theories, methods, and knowledge in the field. The program particularly emphasizes the development of research which applies social and ecological science methods to illuminate the complexities of decision-making regarding human alteration of the landscape and its outcomes for the local and global environment.

Faculty: Graduate Division | Department: Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

The PhD in Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning provides an opportunity to pursue cutting edge research addressing important issues in planning for sustainability under conditions of increasing urbanization and changing climate. The program emphasizes development of theories and methods underlying the field, and the processes of planning and design as they relate to solution of problems in the natural and urban environment.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Architecture, Planning & Environmental Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is granted to a small number of individuals each year. Most successful applicants have completed a Master degree before entering. Students with only a bachelor's degree should apply to the MLA program first or otherwise complete an appropriate Master degree before applying.

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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